August, 2018
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Monthly Roundtable
Trailblazer District meets for Roundtable at 7:00 pm the 1st Thursday of the month at Faith Community Church 2701 N. 8th Street in Red Oak, IA.

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Trailblazer District Cub Camp
Cub Scout Day Camp August 4
Green Valley State Park, Creston, IA

Trailblazer Popcorn Training
August 2, 2018
7:00 pm
Faith Community Church
2701 N. 8th Street, Red Oak, IA?

Trailblazer Fishing Derby
August 11, 2018
Come join us for the Trailblazer Fishing Derby at Viking Lake. Night crawlers will be provided. Cub Scouts finish the elective: a bear goes fishing. Boy Scouts can work on Fishing Merit Badge requirement #9. Learn More

FirstCamp for New Scouts
September 15, 2018
FirstCamp is a sampling of outdoor program that youth will get to know through their experiences in Cub Scouting. The activities at FirstCamp will be open-program. All activities, supplies, and lunch are provided.

Trailblazer District Outdoor Training
September 22, 2018
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skils(IOLS) and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO).

Camp Cedars Registration Open 8/1
Register for Summer Camp 2019 now! Then secure the campsite you want with your deposit before January 1, 2019. Space is limited by week. Learn More

Popcorn Sale Starts September 15th
Earn your way in Scouting by selling Boy Scout Popcorn. Sale runs through October 31st. Learn More

Online Popcorn Sale Starts August 1st
Learn how to set up an online account for our child today. Check out the video below for more information.
Youth Protection Training
All registered adults must complete the new Youth Protection Training by October 1, 2018. Learn More
Jubilee 2018
October 12-14, 2018
Let the Games Begin. Come to the largest Scouting event in the Midwest. Family fun for all ages. Don't miss out!
Hazardous Weather Training
Effective April 30, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. Learn More

Boy Scouts Will Be Scouts, BSA
New program name
Our iconic program for youth 11-17 will include girls beginning February 2019. The name of the program will change to Scouts, BSA. Learn More

Fall Recruitment Campaign
The new national BSA recruitment campaign is Scout Me In. This campaign focuses on what Scouting looks like from the participant's view and is inclusive of our new membership standards.
BSA National High Adventure Mid-America Council has contingents forming now for the Bechtel Summit, Northern Tier, Sea Base and Philmont for 2019 and beyond. It's not too early to start planning! Learn more

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Silver Beaver Award Nominations
It's that time of year to nominate our most deserving volunteers for the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver Award is highest award the local Council can bestow upon a volunteer. The awards will be presented at the Council Awards Dinner on January 12th.
There is so much going on throughout the Council. Check out these upcoming events.
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